Synthesizes the findings of a case study of teacher-initiated innovation in physical education, discussing issues that Hargreaves raises in relation to the ideology underpinning school-centered innovation and the curricular practice of teachers. Examines the temporal context of innovating, teacher involvement in innovation, and innovating and…

Reprinted introduction from a report made available at the Southwest District AAHPER-California AHPER Conference, Spring, 1969. Program developed under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. (Author)

A middle school physical education program should meet the unique needs of "transescent" students. If the middle school physical education program is to achieve its potential, then curriculum decisions must become student-based rather than activity-based. (CJ)

The Program Development Center was formed to establish collaborative relationship between Teachers' College Physical Education Program (Columbia University, New York) and physical education staff of several school districts. To improve school physical education programs, several projects were undertaken, including: (1) a high school elective…

An individualized approach in an "aquatics learning lab" serves as the setting for swimming classes with students of varied abilities. The major goal of this methodology is elimination of the conventional, ritualistic, and autocratic quality of the average physical education class and its replacement with an individualized, humanistic method. (JN)

The Basic Stuff project is an effort to include more general concepts such as the effects of exercise, the learning of a new skill, and psychological factors influencing performance. The Basic Stuff Series attempts to summarize for teachers appropriate concepts and teaching methods. (JN)

Recent efforts in physical education theory building are reviewed in relation to general curriculum theory. The relationship between curriculum and instruction is examined. A model illustrates the process of relating physical education curriculum theory to general curriculum theory and the need for adaptation to differing values. (Author/JN)

A theoretical framework for incorporating relaxation instruction in the physical education curriculum is presented based on the assumption that relaxation is a muscular-skeletal skill benefitting general motor skill acquisition. Theoretical principles, a definition of relaxation, and an analysis of stages of skill development are also used in the…

In the past, physical education has tended to follow the activity preferences of the culture rather than provide leadership in shaping those preferences. Since deductive curriculum theory has not been effective in stimulating change in schools, exemplary curriculum models should be developed and implemented. (JN)

Although some physical education curricula in elementary schools can be classified by theoretical construct, most are a combination of constructs. Such constructs include cognitive, traditional, developmental, integrative, and acurricular forms. (JN)

The current status of secondary physical education is examined in five determinants of curriculum and in presentations of specific styles of physical education curriculum. Curriculum styles such as disciplinary, personalized, and social reordering are chosen based on students, teachers, schools, equipment, facilities, and subject matter involved.…

South Carolina's state-mandated staff development initiative, the Physical Education Institute, emphasized how to teach high school student performance indicators. Researchers investigated factors that facilitated or hindered implementation of the performance indicators. Data from three schools indicated that lead teachers facilitated the extent…

This second of two articles responding to Grosse's 2002 article on inclusion outlines instructional strategies for inclusive physical education, focusing on: curriculum design, student assessment, goals and objectives, adapting content, class organization, teaching styles, goal structure, positive behavioral support, and communication. The article…

Results are reported from a survey of 722 Nebraska school administrators which revealed strong support for a physical education curriculum that emphasizes healthful living knowledge, attitudes, and participation. These administrators also encouraged health-oriented changes in the teacher preparation curriculum. Curriculum revisions made at the…